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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.70, 917.94 and 226.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.70, 917.94 and 226.95 is: 340.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.70 : 917.94 = 226.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.70/917.94 = 226.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.70x = 917.94 × 226.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.70x = 208,326.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,326.48/611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.57

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